With just a few key additions, they could expect to contend for postseason play again next season, and the next season, and the next season. …
Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt will set the tone for teammates with their elite fielding, day-to-day work ethic and attention to detail.
While they may not keep producing at this season’s MV2 level through the length of their contracts, they can enhance the winning atmosphere with effort and presence. That will be critical as the Cardinals continue to groom young players like Juan Yepez, Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar and cycle in elite prospects like Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn.